Recall IKEA Roll-up Blinds, Roman Blinds, and Roller Blinds

Joint Recall with IKEA, Health Canada, and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Expansion on November 2008 and January 2010 Recalls

Full Product Description

This recall involves all IKEA roll-up blinds, all roman blinds, and roller blinds that were sold without a pre-fitted tension device. The tension device is used to secure the looped cord or bead chain on the blinds to the wall or window frame.

The blinds were made of a variety of material, including metal, wood, and textile. The IKEA logo can be found on a label (adhesive or sewn-on) on the product.

For Roll-up Blinds: If the lifting loops slide off of the side of the blind, a child’s neck may become entangled on the free-standing loop. There is also a risk of strangulation if the child places their neck between the lifting loops and the rolled up blind.

Roman blinds: Looped bead chains and exposed inner cords on the back of roman blinds can present an entanglement or strangulation hazard to young children if they are placed around their neck.

Roller Blinds: If the tension device is not attached to the wall or floor, young children may pull the bead chain around their neck, posing a risk of strangulation.

In the United States, CPSC and IKEA have received a new report of a 1½ year old boy who suffered a near strangulation.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these blinds.